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Pozuelo

Pozuelo, officially known as Pozuelo S.A., is a prominent player in the food industry, headquartered in Costa Rica. Founded in 1920, the company has established itself as a leader in the production of high-quality baked goods, snacks, and confectionery, serving both local and international markets. With a strong presence in Central America and the Caribbean, Pozuelo is renowned for its innovative products, including cookies, crackers, and cakes, which are crafted using traditional recipes and modern techniques. Over the years, Pozuelo has achieved significant milestones, including expanding its product line and enhancing its distribution network. The company is committed to quality and sustainability, which has solidified its market position as a trusted brand among consumers. With a focus on delivering unique flavours and exceptional quality, Pozuelo continues to thrive in a competitive landscape, making it a staple in households across the region.

DitchCarbon Score

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27

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Sugar Processing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

5

Industry Benchmark

Pozuelo's score of 27 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Pozuelo's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Pozuelo reported total carbon emissions of approximately 198,410 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for about 198,380 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions contributing approximately 20 kg CO2e. Additionally, the company disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, amounting to about 3,122,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Pozuelo has not established specific reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. The absence of documented reduction initiatives suggests that the company may need to enhance its strategies to address its carbon footprint effectively. Overall, Pozuelo's emissions profile highlights the importance of focusing on both direct and indirect emissions, particularly in the context of their operational and supply chain activities.

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Scope 1
198,410
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Scope 2
20
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Scope 3
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0,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Pozuelo's primary industry is Sugar, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Pozuelo is headquartered in CR, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Pozuelo is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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